New 'sources' back always-online next-gen Xbox rumour

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The rumoured claim that Microsoft's next generation Xbox will require an always-online connection to function has been further backed up by another report today.

According to Kotaku, two more 'sources' familiar with early prototype hardware report that the new console - codenamed Durango - won't run any games or apps without a connection to the internet.
"Unless something has changed recently, Durango consumer units must have an active internet connection to be used," one source apparently said, before detailing how the console might deal with dropped connections.

"If there isn't a connection, no games or apps can be started. If the connection is interrupted then after a period of time - currently three minutes, if I remember correctly - the game/app is suspended and the network troubleshooter started," they added.

Kotaku notes that other sources familiar with the new console have said they're unaware of any such plans for a required online connection, but have been unable to completely debunk the rumour. It was reportedly suggested that the online requirement could be enforced at the 'operating system level', meaning game developers don't necessarily need to be made aware of it.

In response to the report, a Microsoft rep said, "We do not comment on rumors or speculation. We are always thinking about what is next for our platform, but we don't have anything further to share at this time."

This backs a report from our colleagues at Edge, who cited sources claiming that next-gen Xbox games will require an internet connection in order to function, and that a passcode system will block second-hand game use.

These claims were later reinforced by screenshots reportedly taken from a Durango software development kit, which indicated the requirement of an always-on connection.

Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 4 'will not demand an always-online connection'.

It has been speculated that Microsoft will announce its next-generation Xbox platform at a special event in late April.

The next Xbox, codename Durango, is said to utilise an AMD eight-core x64 1.6GHz CPU, a D3D11.x 800MHz graphics solution and 8GB of DDR3 RAM.

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Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/399237/new-sources-back-always-online-next-gen-xbox-rumour/

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iPlayDirtyPosted:

fine for me but this shouldnt happen!

-DiffusersPosted:

i Really do hope that this isnt true.. cause what if someone cant pay the internet bill?

PoonPosted:

Hopefully more info gets leaked

WageringPosted:

This will be okay for me, but a lot of gamers I know can't use their LIVE option.

GossipPosted:

Thats so stupid, so if you dont have internet then this systems useless? Garbage

LosersPosted:

I would trust Microsoft and let them tell us everything

WokzePosted:

hmm pretty weird and pointless idea but o'well.

DomepoppaPosted:

cil This is quite stupid i don't see the point in this. Why doesnt everyone just sell their consoles and buy a decent computer and game on it. The gameplay is good, graphics are good and the internet is FREE. Oh, and it's also multipurpose.

I lol'ed. You think the Internetz is free because its a PC?
I hope you mean multiplayer/XBL/Steam whatever

123STEjPosted:

cil This is quite stupid i don't see the point in this. Why doesnt everyone just sell their consoles and buy a decent computer and game on it. The gameplay is good, graphics are good and the internet is FREE. Oh, and it's also multipurpose.


internets not free you have to pay for it lol

PearPosted:

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Bulb This is such a stupid idea. Good job i'm getting the PS3 this time round.


do you mean ps4 ?


If you think about it, you already need online to play arcade games, what's the difference?


You need online to download them, you can play them offline without a connection. Well some at least such as minecraft.

If Microsoft do end up doing this with the Xbox they must surely know it isn't going to get as far as many sales as the ps3. I loved the xbox, I play on it quite a lot and I like to take it with me if I am going on a trip with the family as at night there is nothing to do so there isn't a connection however if you have to be connected to online I think I will be sticking with the 360 or even moving to the ps4.


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